Reflections Interior Design gives back to CJSTUF in July

In honor of Charlotte's birth month, our Board member Meredith Hayes is dedicating her business in July to CJSTUF. I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to Meredith's business: Reflections Interior Design.

Meredith has been working in interior design for over 15 years. She studied Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and holds licensed credentials from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the National Council for Interior Design. As an active professional, she serves as a member of the James River US Green Building Council and the American Society of Interior Designers.

She is skilled in working with both residential and commercial locations. Her designs won awards in both 2008 and 2009 from the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) juried competition. Her portfolio is diverse and extensive and her ability to transform a space speaks for itself.

Having worked with her personally on some small home design projects, I can tell you that Meredith offers practical and functional design that is also aesthetically pleasing and fun. If you have been looking for an opportunity to change around a room, a space, or your whole house, July would be a great time to contact Reflections Interior Design for a consultation. If you book a consultation in July, 20% of the consultation fee will go back to CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation. Don't have time to meet in July? Give her a call and book your appointment anyway! You can meet in August and CJSTUF will still get the credit.

Here comes July

It's hard to believe that July is right around the corner.

The Tupperware sale went well. No final total yet but a huge thanks to Dot Heffron and Jody Harmon, Tupperware consultants, for their help in raising funds for the Foundation. Thanks to everyone who placed orders this month as well.

Our next major event will be July 4th in Ashland. We are forming a Butterfly Brigade for the traditional Ashland 4th of July parade. If you are a resident of Ashland, you know that this annual event plays host to a fun, non-motorized parade that invites groups of all kinds to form "brigades" and march in the parade. Anyone can participate. We will meet at Henry Clay Elementary in Ashland about 1 PM and march to the Hanover Arts and Activities Center (less than a mile) for the rest of the day's festivities. Please wear butterfly wings, antennae, or whatever inspires you. We do need to create a banner to lead our brigade. If anyone is crafty and wants to help, please email me ASAP.

Of course, the date on the calendar also tells us that Charlotte's 5th birthday is only two weeks away. This is probably the first birthday that Roger and I have ever "dreaded" (and Roger is OLD!) We plan to honor her birth with a small family gathering this year. Not quite sure of the details yet but I'm sure that there will be much chocolate involved (and maybe a little alcohol).

In case you're looking for upcoming events and news, here are the highlights:

We will actually have TWO Home Based Businesses working for CJSTUF in July.

Stella & Dot is a beautiful jewelry line. Leigh Pace is the consultant that will be running the show and a portion of the proceeds will go to CJSTUF. You can go HERE to check out the jewelry and place an order. Please enter Susan Ferguson as the host so the sale will be credited accordingly. We will also have a Trunk Show at Susan's home in Ashland on July 15th from 7 PM-9 PM. RSVP to me if you would like to attend. Susan will be raffling off the hostess gifts so this is a great opportunity to check out the line, make your purchases, AND get some free goodies!

Meanwhile, our very own Board member Meredith Hayes is donating a portion of her fees for any Interior Design consultation booked in July. Meredith is the talented owner of Reflections Interior Design. We will use a future blog post to highlight her background and skills but feel free to contact her directly if you are interested in changing your space to help CJSTUF!

On the horizon for August:
Wine Down Wednesday at the Wine Loft in Short Pump will benefit CJSTUF on August 4th
Mary Kay Cosmetics will be the Home Based Business of the Month
Plus...Official CJSTUF Merchandise coming soon!

Stay cool and think happy thoughts!